So, I’m all about new experiences. Well, for the most part.
Through another blog (and Lord knows, I can’t figure out which one or I’d link it), I discovered Ms. Madison Woods. Ms. Woods is a writer and she challenges her readers, through a photo prompt to write a 100 word story/poem/whatever.
I decided to give it a try.
Here is the prompt for this week:
Here is what I came up with…100 words on the nose! 🙂
Burning bright like the sun
Yet bringing coolness instead of heat
Like a love that is tried and true
Caresses that know every nook and cranny
Caresses that revel in every wrinkle and sag
Caresses from a lover that accepts every inch of you
And loves all of them equally
Heat and brightness blind, hiding the truth
Blinding you to the road ahead
Coolness shines a true light on the path to be taken
Leads you with love and gentleness
Rather than flailing blindly
Heat and brightness burn leaving scars
Coolness changes you gently
Leaving only love in its wake
Miss Independent 
I love those souls brave enough to write verse. It is so hard just to step up and bare your soul. You did it well and truly. First for this prompt makes it even better.
Aloha,
Doug
I know you’ve visited here. This link is for your readers that might want to visit. http://ironwoodwind.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/last-of-the-first/
Thank you so much! After reading your posts, that is a great compliment from a great writer!
Ow, so beautiful. ‘Caresses that know every nook and cranny, Caresses that revel in every wrinkle and sag, Caresses from a lover that accepts every inch of you, And loves all of them equally’ Such unconditional love. I wouldn’t miss this for the world. Mine is here: http://readinpleasure.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/fridayfictioneers-tanoas-baby/
Thank you so much!
Wonderful, in my eyes it takes great skill let alone courage to write in verse. I may give it a go one week. Really beautiful 🙂
Thank you. I really had no inkling of what I was doing. But I liked it. Maybe I’ll do more in the future! 🙂
Lovely imagery and language combinations; and the sentiment at the end is so ‘still’ and ‘infinite’ at the same time. I really enjoyed it.
Thanks for your comment on mine and for other readers here is my attempt: http://womanontheedgeofreality.com/2012/05/11/friday-fictioneers-painting-creation/
Thank you! I truly enjoyed yours and I hope everyone goes to read it!
Nice one, and welcome. Some great language in here. Well done..
Thank you. I appreciate it. Always nerve wracking when it’s your first time, so your words are greatly appreciated!
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now – you gotta give us more! lol
Thank you! I’ll see….maybe have something percolating, but no time for right now 🙂
This is absolutely beautiful! I wish I could write poetry. I love how we all write in totally different styles. GREAT job. 🙂
Thank you! I really appreciate the comment. And it is wonderful to see all the different styles out there from one prompt! Amazing how the minds of different folks work!
That was wonderfully unexpected! So glad you visited so I could find you in the masses.
And for your visitors:
http://notforallmarkets.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/stay/
Thank you! I appreciate it! I absolutely loved yours – I hope everyone goes and reads yours!
Wonderful. This is what a long happy marriage must feel like. Definitely a unique take on the prompt. Here’s mine: http://melodypearson.com/flash-fiction/friday-fictioneers-photo-prompt/
Thank you! I hope everyone goes and reads yours, too. I’ve read so many amazing ones today and yours is definitely in that list!
I love the heat & cool comparisons, measuring both sources of light as a relationship metaphor. Nicely done. I look forward to reading more of your work.
mine’s here http://russellgayer.blogspot.com/
Thank you! Yours was hilarious! I loved it!
love the coolness of the moon vs. the heat of the sun, what a great thought..
Thank you!
How beautiful I also tried verse mine is kind of loose in terms of pentameter. Here it is. http://createrealitylivelife.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/friday-flash-fiction-2/
I really liked yours. Very good visuals and imagery! Thank you for the compliment. I really appreciate it!
Lovely poem! And I want to welcome you to the Friday Fictioneers! This is my fourth venture, so I am a relative ‘newbie’ too. I have enjoyed looking aroung your posts. Mine is here http://oldentimes.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/its-here-the-weekend-is-nigh-fridayfictioneers-on-buffalo-river/
Thank you! You’re welcome to come look anytime! And thank you for the kind words. I’m not a poetry kind of gal and this was actually the first piece of poetry I’ve ever written. Thanks for the feedback!
A gentle but powerful romance, love it 🙂
Thank you very much. I appreciate the feedback – and the smiley face! 🙂
BEAUTIFUL!! I envy those who can write poetry of this quality. Kudos! Well done!
Mine: http://www.vlgregory-circa1800.vpweb.com/blog.html
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words!
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You use the language beautifully!
Here’s my story: http://bridgesareforburning.wordpress.com/
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the compliment!
Hi: .Welcome to Friday Fictioneers. Lovely poem which made me both happy and sad. Happy for the love I once had and sad for the love I lost. Nice take on the prompt., Here’s mine:
http://www.triplemoonstar.blogspot.com
Thank you. I’m sorry it made you sad, but I totally understand where you are coming from. I loved yours! Very powerful words and such a wonderful impression with so few words!
Thanks again for the inspiration! I love the intimacy of your poem, the heart on your sleeve. It’s beautiful x
http://mysocalleddutchlife.wordpress.com/2012/05/12/following-footsteps/
Nice imagery of a love with longevity. Thank you.
Thank you! Your writing is so beautiful, it means a lot to get a compliment from you!
Beautiful! There’s nothing better than a well-done love poem. Hope you’ll hang around with us Fictioneers next week, too!
–Jan
Thank you! I plan on it!